The Norwegian offshore specialist Østensjø Rederi has entered into a shipbuilding contract with the Spanish based shipbuilder Astilleros Gondan, for the construction of an Ocean Energy Support Vessel (OESV), with delivery scheduled in the second half of 2027.
The OESV is being equipped to perform a wide range of operations within offshore energy, including inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR), construction, walk-to-work/flotel services, and cable laying.
Its versatile design ensures that the vessel can operate across multiple segments within the ocean space.
The newbuild will be equipped with battery power hybrid propulsion system, coupled with other energy-saving equipment such as heat recovery systems to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Additionally, the vessel’s design is prepared for low carbon technology in the future.
The vessel designed by Norwegian Salt Ship Design AS will be 120 meters long with a beam of 23 meters, and it will have a capacity to accommodate 180 people in high-standard daylight cabins.
Kristian Helland Vea, CEO of Østensjø Rederi, said that “We are excited to start on this shipbuilding journey with the ordering of a new vessel type. The ordering aligns with our ongoing efforts to modernize our fleet, our commitment to new technology, and our dedication to decarbonization.”
